Found a really nice MTH RK Berk that I like alot. It's becoming NKP 765 now...
I would liked to have gotten the extra features of the MTH, but they go for quite a bit more. I was really tempted by the Lionel Berk Juniors from Polar Express & Horseshoe Curve set break-ups on the bay (that was a tough call). The Lionels were in the price range of this Williams (less than $200).
Hopefully the larger sized Williams Berkshire wasn't going too big. As Doug/suzukovich mentioned, I'm sure this engine would be much more at home in larger curves. Makes me wonder if my Realtrax O31 isn't a little tighter or tougher fit than O31 tubular. I haven't messed around with any O scale tubular track (all my track is currently Realtrax), but may pick up an oval for a carpet or Christmas layout.
Tiffany, sorry to hear you had a problem with yours. I remember reading about it when I was researching this purchase. So far no wobbling wheels at this point thank goodness, but the engine does seem like it shakes a little in the small curves (even the O42). Hoping that improves with more break-in, or maybe I can find someway to at least incorporate and O54 loop.
I did find this post on Norton's Current Limiter installation and good info on using the CL and series wiring (CL-150 on single motor Williams, and two CL-160's on dual motor diesels).
https://ogrforum.com/t...949#2415514336572949
Also read about how Ken-Oscale used one inline with a series wiring on a GP-30, and he seemed very happy with the results.
As always, I appreciate all the information, advice and replies. I learn more and more from this forum all the time
Robert
